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Compton
Compton school board members lead state association
Micah Ali Satra Zurita By Edward Henderson Contributing Writer COMPTON — The California Association of Black School Educators (CABSE) is…
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Entertainment
THE Q&A: ‘Albany Road’ director talks about writing her seventh film
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer It was 25 years ago that director Christine Swanson started writing the dramedy, “Albany Road.”…
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Entertainment
Balloon Museum offers inflatable art near downtown
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Of all the attractions in Los Angeles to grab your attention, one…
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Opinion
STREET BEAT: ‘What is your goal for the new year?’
Willie Brookins Chino Hills “Set up goals for retirement. “I’ve done it before, but there’s always been issues that have…
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South Los Angeles
Reparations advocate is optimistic about year ahead
By Edward Henderson Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — The Coalition for a Just and Equitable California is a statewide organization comprised…
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Entertainment
BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: Reflecting on bright lights that were extinguished in 2024
By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer While reflecting upon those giants who joined the ancestors in 2024, I recognized how fortunate…
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Book Corner
BOOK CORNER: Author outlines path for achieving business success in new narrative
By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer “Dare to Become: From the Corner Booth to the Corner Office,” by Julie Cropp Gareleck,…
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This Week in Black History
This Week in Black History Jan. 3, 1973
Yvonne Brathwaite Burke is sworn-in to the U.S. House of Representatives, becoming California’s first African-American congresswoman. She later is appointed…
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Community
State NAACP president reflects on 2024 challenges
By Edward Henderson Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Rick L. Callender holds multiple influential roles. He is the president of the…
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Community
State launches $4 billion youth mental health initiative
By Selen Ozturk Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — With youth mental health worsening, California has launched a new initiative to help…
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